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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.91, 402.87 and 167.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.91, 402.87 and 167.58 is: 231.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.91 : 402.87 = 167.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.91/402.87 = 167.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.91x = 402.87 × 167.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.91x = 67,513.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,513.54/291.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.28

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